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Samuel needs my school-run minibus repaired to get back to work in Nairobi

Samuel's my school-run minibus is Samuel's only source of income and needs a fuel pump replacement costing $400.

🇰🇪 Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya1,189 views
Samuel Mukasa
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Nairobi
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 4 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $400. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $400 goes: • fuel pump replacement (parts): $270 • Labor charges: $55 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $55 • Towing and inspection: $20 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.

Updates from Samuel

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 64% funded and the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 41% now ($165). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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Reviews

3.2(17 reviews)

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  • Hope things get better soon, Samuel. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Nairobi so I could bring a meal.

    • Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Johannesburg.

      • how is Samuel doing now?

        • Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless

          • is there anything that isn't money that would help Samuel?

            • Samuel MukasaOwnerAnswerAddress verified

              Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about fuel pump replacement (parts), advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.

          • praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

            • sending good thoughts, Samuel. Hope you make a strong comeback. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best!

              • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Nairobi

                $536.50 raised of $400

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